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Diploma in Social and Human Services
This diploma introduces why people act as they do and how support services work.
- How long it takes
- 1 year
- full time
- Level
- Diploma
- University
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Diploma in Social and Human Services asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in supporting people and communities
- good listening and communication skills
- a respectful and non-judgemental attitude
- the ability to work well with others
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
If you study further
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for The University of Newcastle (opens in a new tab)
The University of Newcastle
Gosford, NSW
4.2from 494 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Friendly and supportive staff and students
- Welcoming and diverse community
What to weigh up
- Replies can be slow
- Admin processes can be slow
- Support services can be hard to access
- Website for University of the Sunshine Coast (opens in a new tab)
University of the Sunshine Coast
5 campuses, QLD
4.5from 591 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Jul 2027
- Fee
- $16,417 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Diploma in Social and Human Services.
- Human behaviour
- Social and human services
- Communication skills
- Community health
- Introductory research and writing
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?